Chicago Tribune | by Tempo | Thu, Nov 20
Thu, Nov 20
A story in The Daily Beast claims that "Saturday Night Live" is auditioning performers who would be able to play president-elect Barack Obama on the show. Until now, Obama has been played by cast member (and former Chicagoan) Fred Armisen.
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